This parliamentary question seeks detailed statistics on incidents of assault or threatening physical aggression against Department of Education employees in WA public schools during 2025, including police reports, medical assistance, and personal leave taken. It also asks for a guarantee regarding teacher and staff safety.

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17 June 2026
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I refer to the safety of teachers and staff in WA public schools, and I ask:
(a) how many incidents of assault or threatening physical aggression against Department of Education employees were reported in WA public schools in 2025;
(b) of those incidents, how many were reported to police;
(c) of those incidents, how many required the employee to receive medical assistance or take personal leave; and
(d) can the Minister guarantee she is providing teachers and school staff with a safe workplace?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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